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Hackers Exploit GeoServer RCE Flaw to Deploy Cryptocurrency Miners
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has confirmed that unpatched GeoServer instances are still facing relentless attacks by threat actors exploiting a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-36401. GeoServer, an open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) server developed…
Researchers Trick ChatGPT into Leaking Windows Product Keys
Security researchers have successfully demonstrated a sophisticated method to bypass ChatGPT’s protective guardrails, tricking the AI into revealing legitimate Windows product keys through what appears to be a harmless guessing game. This discovery highlights critical vulnerabilities in AI safety mechanisms…
New “Opossum” Attack Breaches Secure TLS by Injecting Malicious Messages
A newly discovered man-in-the-middle exploit dubbed “Opossum” has demonstrated the unsettling ability to compromise secure communications over Transport Layer Security (TLS) by injecting unauthorized messages into an active session. Researchers warn that Opossum targets a wide range of widely used…
Review: How Passwork 7 helps tame business passwords
A simple interface and new roles-based capabilities make this venerable password manager an attractive proposition Sponsored feature Passwords are necessary for businesses, but look away for a minute and they quickly get out of control. If your users do things…
At last, a use case for AI agents with sky-high ROI: Stealing crypto
Boffins outsmart smart contracts with evil automation Using AI models to generate exploits for cryptocurrency contract flaws appears to be a promising business model, though not necessarily a legal one.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security…
ServiceNow Flaw CVE-2025-3648 Could Lead to Data Exposure via Misconfigured ACLs
A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in ServiceNow’s platform that, if successfully exploited, could result in data exposure and exfiltration. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-3648 (CVSS score: 8.2), has been described as a case of data inference in Now…
At last, a use case for AI agents with high sky-high ROI: Stealing crypto
Boffins outsmart smart contracts with evil automation Using AI models to generate exploits for cryptocurrency contract flaws appears to be a promising business model, though not necessarily a legal one.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security…
Cynomi’s platform updates enable service providers to prioritize their security efforts
Cynomi has launched new business impact analysis (BIA) and business continuity planning (BCP) features. Designed to help cybersecurity professionals identify and protect mission-critical business processes, these new capabilities enable service providers to prioritize security efforts effectively, streamline continuity planning, and…
AMD has CPU meltdown, Mozilla Thunderbird has vulnerabilities, Indian defense sector attacked
AMD warns of new Meltdown, Spectre-like bugs affecting CPUs Multiple vulnerabilities in Mozilla Thunderbird could allow for arbitrary code execution Bitcoin Depot breach exposes data of nearly 27,000 crypto users, More than $40 million stolen from GMX crypto platform Huge…
Massive Scraper Botnet of 3,600+ Devices Targets US and UK Websites
GreyNoise has discovered an undiscovered version of a scraper botnet with more than 3,600 distinct IP addresses worldwide, which is a major cybersecurity development. This botnet, first observed on April 19, 2025, exhibits a distinct behavioral footprint that makes it…
McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot With Password ‘123456’ Leaks Millions of Job-Seekers Data
A severe security vulnerability in McDonald’s AI-powered hiring system has exposed the personal information of potentially 64 million job applicants to unauthorized access. Key Takeaways1. McDonald’s AI hiring bot exposed 64 million job applicants’ personal data through weak security using…
Lepide Protect detects, prioritizes, and revokes excessive permissions
In a move set to redefine the way organizations manage data access and implement zero trust, Lepide launched Lepide Protect, an AI-powered permissions management solution designed to help organizations move beyond visibility and into action. Part of the 25.1 release of…
Fake online stores look real, rank high, and trap unsuspecting buyers
Shopping on a fake online store can lead to more than a bad purchase. It could mean losing money, having your identity stolen, or even getting malware on your device. E-shop scams rose by 790% in the first quarter of…
What EU’s PQC roadmap means on the ground
In this Help Net Security interview, David Warburton, Director at F5 Labs, discusses how the EU’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) roadmap aligns with global efforts and addresses both the technical and regulatory challenges of migrating to PQC. Warburton also outlines practical…
Open source has a malware problem, and it’s getting worse
Sonatype has published its Q2 2025 Open Source Malware Index, identifying 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems such as npm and PyPI. This brings the total number of malware packages discovered by the company to 845,204. Compared to…
GitPhish: New Tool Automates GitHub Device Code Phishing Attacks
Security researchers revealed the dangers of GitHub Device Code Phishing—a technique that leverages the OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant flow. This method can turn a simple eight-digit code and a phone call into a full compromise of an organization’s GitHub…
McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed with ‘123456’ Password — Millions of Job‑Seekers’ Data at Risk
A shocking security vulnerability in McDonald’s AI-powered hiring system has exposed the personal information of millions of job applicants, after security researchers discovered they could access the entire database using the laughably weak password “123456.” The breach affects McHire.com, McDonald’s…
Critical mcp‑remote Vulnerability Enables LLM Clients to Remote Code Execution
The JFrog Security Research team has discovered a critical security vulnerability in mcp-remote, a widely used tool that enables Large Language Model clients to communicate with remote servers, potentially allowing attackers to achieve full system compromise through remote code execution.…
C-suites step up on OT cybersecurity, and it’s paying off
There has been a significant increase in the global trend of corporations planning to integrate cybersecurity under the CISO or other executives, according to Fortinet. Growing maturity in OT cybersecurity processes and solutions (Source: Fortinet) OT security moves up the…